The Cyber Hymnal ‎#10539

10539. My Dearest Friend

1 I have a friend, a precious friend,
Who keeps my day by day,
On whom my hopes of Heav’n depend,
Who is my guide and stay.

Refrain:
My dearest friend, my truest friend,
My friend in life, my friend in death,
Unto His name let praise ascend,
With glad, with glad exultant breath.

2 I need not feel one anxious thought,
Or know one pressing care,
But that I may—His word hath taught—
Take unto Him in prayer. [Refrain]

3 O sinner, take Him for your friend,
His grace is free to all;
He will the trusting soul defend,
Nor suffer it to fall. [Refrain]

4 ’Tis sweet to feel His presence near,
And on His strength rely,
To know that He thro’ life will cheer,
Support when death is nigh. [Refrain]

5 ’Tis sweet to work for such a friend;
Dear Lord, our efforts guide,
For if Thou wilt Thy blessing send,
The work shall e’er abide. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: I have a friend, a precious friend
• Title: My Dearest Friend
• Author: Mrs. J. M. Hunter (1901)
• Refrain First Line: My dearest friend, my truest friend
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [I have a friend, a precious friend]
• Composer: Anthony Johnson Showalter
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain